The hearing was held by the Transportation and Public Safety
Committees.

Matteo, a member of public safety, said he deems enforcement to be key.

"I think it's a well-intentioned initiative, because for me
the most important thing is having more police presence and more enforcement,"
Matteo said. "That is, along with traffic-calming measures, ultimately the best
solution to speeding problems."

Matteo also had an idea for any money raised by cracking
down on traffic violations with tickets.

"Any revenue that's generated should go back to hiring more
police," he said.

Matteo and Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore), a
Transportation Committee member, both attended but had to leave early to attend
a meeting with Mayor Bill de Blasio at Borough Hall. Matteo said
he would follow up with DOT for more details on speed cameras -- particularly to
make sure they are properly placed and don't issue tickets in error.